Serving 231 students in grades 6-12, St. Cloud Area Learning Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 231 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 38% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
St. Cloud Area Learning Center's student population of 231 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
231 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
St. Cloud Area Learning Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St. Cloud Area Learning Center is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1696 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
54%
12%
White
24%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
38%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Cloud Area Learning Center's ranking?
St. Cloud Area Learning Center is ranked #1696 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of St. Cloud Area Learning Center?
The graduation rate of St. Cloud Area Learning Center is 38%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend St. Cloud Area Learning Center?
231 students attend St. Cloud Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of St. Cloud Area Learning Center students are Black, 24% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of St. Cloud Area Learning Center?
St. Cloud Area Learning Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does St. Cloud Area Learning Center offer ?
St. Cloud Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is St. Cloud Area Learning Center part of?
St. Cloud Area Learning Center is part of St. Cloud Public School District.
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